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***EBT*** · 24th January 2006, 21:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike)

The question is; is a rebreather (like a snorkle) LESS tolerant of being over breathed than OC? Should I be more careful of exersion on CCR than on OC?

Yes, since it has to rely on scrubbing exhaled gas. OC has the advantage that every breath WILL be fresh and free of CO2.

24th January 2006, 21:39	#3 (permalink)
*EBT* Apprentice Luddite Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK, Brighton Posts: 1,997	Re: nose breathing, and overbreathing snorkles Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike) The question is; is a rebreather (like a snorkle) LESS tolerant of being over breathed than OC? Should I be more careful of exersion on CCR than on OC? Yes, since it has to rely on scrubbing exhaled gas. OC has the advantage that every breath WILL be fresh and free of CO2. __________________ Eagles May Soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines! Rebreather World Terms of service Real diving t-shirts for real divers
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